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    Guided Night Sky Astronomy Tour in Boulder

    Explore Boulder’s night sky with a professional astronomer and telescopes

    5.0 stars• 22 reviews
    From$55/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Telescopes, seating, flashlights

    Highlights

    Explore the night sky just outside Boulder with a professional astronomer using telescopes and a laser pointer. Start at sunset at an accessible trailhead with no hiking required.

    • Meet a professional astronomer for a guided stargazing tour
    • Use telescopes and a laser pointer to navigate the sky
    • Explore planets, constellations, and more
    • Start at sunset for a two-hour experience
    • Settle in with comfy seating and red flashlights

    What's Included

    • Telescopes
    • Laser pointer
    • Comfy seating
    • Red flashlights

    Things to know

    Tours may be canceled due to cloudy weather.

    Cancellation Policy

    If inclement weather leads to cancellation and rebooking is not feasible, a full refund will be issued.

    FAQs

    Start at sunset.

    No. You meet at an accessible trailhead, and no hiking is required.

    The tour may be canceled due to cloudy weather.

    Meeting details

    Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead

    Experience provided by AstroTours.org
    Experience provided by AstroTours.org

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    Adult

    $55.12

    Age 12+

    0

    Child

    $28.62

    ages 11 and under

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    22 reviews•Google Maps

    Luke, Coda, and Aislynn have created something special in the Boulder area. Reviewers consistently praise how these guides blend deep astronomical knowledge with genuine teaching ability, making complex concepts accessible whether you're five or fifty. The small group sizes mean plenty of time for questions, and guests appreciate how patient and enthusiastic the team remains throughout the evening. Multiple families note how well the guides handle different age groups simultaneously, keeping energetic young kids engaged while satisfying curious teenagers with detailed scientific explanations. The actual stargazing delivers too. Expect to look through multiple high-quality telescopes at planets like Jupiter and Saturn, moon craters in stunning detail, nebulae, and distant galaxies. One guest captured moon photos through the telescope on just their phone. The tours run about two hours and cover constellation identification, folklore, and navigation alongside the telescope viewing. Even when clouds interfered, guests felt the educational component and the guides' expertise made it worthwhile. Just know it gets cold quickly after dark, so dress in layers.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    An absolutely stellar experience with Luke and Aislynn! We viewed Jupiter and its moons, Vega, the Orion Nebula, and countless distant galaxies and celestial objects through various telescopes. It was breathtaking. ​What really impressed us, however, was how Luke and Aislynn managed our family dynamic. Our 5-year-old was both tired and very excited (a tough combination), and Luke handled the situation with exceptional care and professionalism, keeping the tour running smoothly when it easily could have been disrupted. ​At the same time, my older kids (13 and 11) were captivated by the science. They asked countless questions, and the guides provided detailed, kind, and knowledgeable answers. It was a rare experience that catered perfectly to both a curious teenager and a high-energy kindergartner. Highly recommend.

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    Ofer Forer

    December 22, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    An absolutely stellar experience with Luke and Aislynn! We viewed Jupiter and its moons, Vega, the Orion Nebula, and countless distant galaxies and celestial objects through various telescopes. It was breathtaking. ​What really impressed us, however, was how Luke and Aislynn managed our family dynamic. Our 5-year-old was both tired and very excited (a tough combination), and Luke handled the situation with exceptional care and professionalism, keeping the tour running smoothly when it easily could have been disrupted. ​At the same time, my older kids (13 and 11) were captivated by the science. They asked countless questions, and the guides provided detailed, kind, and knowledgeable answers. It was a rare experience that catered perfectly to both a curious teenager and a high-energy kindergartner. Highly recommend.

    Photo of Ofer Forer

    Ofer Forer

    December 22, 2025

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